Group HR Advisor

Optima; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima is seeking a proactive Group HR Advisor to support managers and employees across the business, delivering expert advice on employee relations, recruitment, learning and development, and HR administration. This 12-month FTC maternity cover is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with potential temp-to-perm.

You will manage absence cases, coordinate occupational health referrals, and maintain HR records.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 desirable and 5 years HR generalist experience.
• Experience in employee relations, absence management and HR policy.
• Administration of learning & development activities and apprenticeships beneficial.
• Positive attitude, proactive approach and drive.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice for employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
• Support managers through formal meetings, including note taking.
• Manage absence cases and coordinate occupational health referrals.
• Advise on terms and conditions of employment, flexible working requests, family leave arrangements and HR policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, including starters, leavers and absences.
• Assist with keeping HR policies up to date in line with changes in legislation.
• Support recruitment activities from interviews through to onboarding.
• Ensure the probationary process is administered in line with Company policy.
• Provide advice and support managers with the annual review process.
• Ensure that the leaver administration process is completed efficiently.
• Action maternity and paternity cases appropriately.
• Support learning and development initiatives, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications.
• Assist with HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Keep up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Multitasking

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Proactive attitude

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Group HR Advisor to join our HR team, providing expert advice and support to managers and employees across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and encouraging environment supporting a wide range of HR activities to support the full employee lifecycle including employee relations, recruitment, learning and development, HR administration and project work.

This role is a 12-Month FTC maternity cover with a potential temp to perm opportunity and is offered on a full-time basis Monday to Friday 08 00 (37.5 hours per week).

The Group HR Advisor duties include:

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Providing expert advice for employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
• Supporting managers through formal meetings, including note taking.
• Managing absence cases and coordinating occupational health referrals.
• Advise on terms and conditions of employment, flexible working requests, family leave arrangements and HR policies.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems, including, starters, leavers and absences.
• Assisting with keeping HR policies up to date in line with changes in legislation.
• Supporting recruitment activities from interviews through to onboarding.
• Ensure the probationary process is administered in line with Company policy.
• Provide advice and support managers with the annual review process.
• Ensure that the leaver administration process is completed efficiently.
• Action maternity and paternity cases appropriately.
• Supporting learning and development initiatives, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications.
• Assisting with HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Keeping up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice.

The Group HR Advisor will need:

• CIPD level 5 desirable/ 5 years HR generalist experience
• Administration of Learning & Development activities such as apprenticeships and professional training would be beneficial
• Positive attitude and proactive approach
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Able to build excellent relationships at all levels
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, unflappable
• Able to manage multiple tasks
• Good listening skills and excellent organisational skills
• Look for continuous improvement in own development and in HR processes/initiatives
• Good IT skills (use of Microsoft office/HR systems)
• Confidential, tactful and diplomatic